we have recently had bad a experience at a hotel in Auckland and this place restored our faith in hoteliers! it was simply perfect and so relaxing. the owners were really welcoming and we will definately be back. finally we have found a home away from home.

We don't often stay at small motels so was worried when I booked from Australia, but my concerns were not warranted, we had great service on check in and check out. Great location at the southern end of the main road along the waterfront. Restaurants are close by - easy walk. Would recommend staying on first floor and get a... More

From the moment we arrived we were very impressed with the service offered by Aileen which was very friendly and very informative. We were given a superb room with a spar bath, and was extremely pleased by the cleanliness and the way everything was set out, including the knives forks and spoons in the drawer being lined up in individual... More

A great outlook, comfortable and extremely clean and tidy. Handy to fabulous restaurants, within easy walking distance of a unique seaside township. Well worth the money. Although the road was in the front the rooms are far enough off there to not hear any traffic. Good heating system, very warm.

Excellent motel, very clean and tidy and the beds were so comfortable. The rooms were very spacious and we booked one with an extra room for our young daughter, so we could stay up later in the main room. Very friendly hosts and a great location close to the town centre with lovely sea views. Will definitely visit again, thank... More

We found the Motel in the local A.A guide as it seemd to be one of the few with a bath/ jacuzzi and this was our priority. on Arriving the owner made us welcome and the room was one of the best we ahve stayed in in NZ . The bedroom / lounge / kitchen were spacious and the bed... More

The Anchorage is a fabulous place to stay. Awesome location on the beach front and a close walk to town. Our room was amazing - very clean, great amenities, comfortable and the spa bath was the icing on the cake! The hosts were also fabulous - great advice on things to do and even provided some taxi services for us.... More

Quiet position at the end of the Central Waterfront, but within easy walking distance of the shops and restaurants. Spacious studio apartment with a lovely sea view. Large bathroom with well equipped kitchen area. Good wi-fi reception too! Aileen is a lovely lady and happy to arrange trips etc for you. There is also a pool, hot tub and BBQ... More

We recently spent 5 nights at the Anchorage in the deluxe sea view studio on the second floor. The room was a nice size with kitchen facilities, bed was very comfortable, and the bathroom included a large tub. Everything was very clean. We were traveling by bus and the motel is within easy walking distance from the bus stop; however,... More